Boston Flora

Tag: Senses

  • Sunday, May 2, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm- Castle Hill on The Crane Estate Open House

    In celebration of spring, The Trustees of Reservations invite you to the 2nd Annual, FREE Spring Open House at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate to enjoy a day of fun. Plant a seedling and help them recover some of the hundreds of trees lost in the recent nor’easter. Pack a picnic and they’ll provide lawn games such as croquet and bocce ball, a Maypole dance, self-guided tours of the Great House and grounds, refreshments, and more. Please feel free to bring friends and family, but leave furry friends at home.

    The Open House thanks the public for its support of The Trustees’ ongoing restoration of the Castle Hill grounds, which in recent years has included historic plantings and restorations of the Italian Garden and the Great House forecourt. This February, The Trustees began the first phase of a 3-year renovation plan of the Grand Allee, the one-half mile long, undulating, grassy lawn framed by classical sculptures, Norway spruce, and pine hedgerows. Phase One of the project includes the removal of approximately 150 trees and the planting of 65 7-foot Norway spruce and White Pines.

    The Allee Restoration was disrupted by the late February nor’easter that wreaked havoc on the North Shore. Castle Hill was hit particularly hard, with more than 300 trees coming down in the storm. Crews worked tirelessly to clean up the property and make it safe for the public. Much work, including replanting trees and stabilizing stripped embankments, remains. The Trustees invite the public to help by planting seedlings in celebration of spring at the May 2nd Open House.

    Location:
    The Crane Estate
    290 Argilla Rd.
    Ipswich , MA 01938

    Sponsor: The Crane Estate
    Time(s): Noon – 6 pm Saturday; Noon – 4 pm Sunday
    Phone: 978.356.4351 x4015
    Fax: 978.356.2143
    Email: membership@ttor.org
    http://www.craneestate.org

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  • Saturday, December 5 – Sunday, December 6 – Crane Estate Holiday Open House

    Kick off the holiday season at the Crane Estate as local florists and designers transform the Great House into a feast for the senses.

    Take a self-guided tour and enjoy cider, fresh-baked cookies, and the Gift Gallery with distinctive gifts.

    Throughout the weekend, there will be scheduled events including a tree-lighting, live music, a dance presentation, and more.

    Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy donation to the Gift Sleigh to benefit Ipswich Caring.

    Location:
    The Crane Estate
    290 Argilla Rd.
    Ipswich , MA 01938

    Sponsor: The Crane Estate
    Time(s): Noon – 6 pm Saturday; Noon – 4 pm Sunday
    Cost: $12 adult, $8 child. Trustees of Reservations members $8 adult, $5 child
    Phone: 978.356.4351 x4015
    Fax: 978.356.2143
    Email: tschell@ttor.org
    http://www.craneestate.org

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  • Thursday, October 29, 12:30 – 2:00 pm – Pumpkin Party at the Boston Public Market

    • This Thursday, experience two of fall’s best offerings direct from local farms: pumpkins and hot apple cider. Stop by the Market from 12:30-2 pm to let your creative juices flow and decorate a pumpkin from market regular, Keown Orchards. While you’re there, warm your senses with a sample of hot cider.
      Boston Public Market extended to Nov. 24
      All participants and market guests will receive a complimentary Greenway tote bag to carry home your masterpiece or market purchases. Pumpkin artists are welcome to take their creations with them. Any unclaimed pumpkins will be displayed for the day and composted later at an area farm.
      When: Thursday, October 29th,
      12:30 pm-2:00 pm
      Where: Dewey Square Plaza  Cost: Free

  • Saturday, October 3, 12:00 – 6:00 pm – Hello Fall

    Try Something New, like skating on artificial ice, on Saturday October 3rd at the Greenway Conservancy’s second annual fall festival in Dewey Square Parks. Tickle all of your senses at this free all-ages event with a farmers market and cooking demonstrations, local art, a carnival ride, Greenway and Harborwalk tours, treasure hunt, and multi-cultural music. Get your body moving with hula hoops, Nordic pole walking, and a laughter class…where everyone gets an A+.  For more information, log on to www.hellogreenway.org.

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  • Thursday, October 8, 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Seed Safari

    The New England Wild Flower Society is sponsoring a family program entitled Seed Safari – Study and Collect Seeds, on Thursday, October 8, from 3:30 – 5:30 at the Garden in the Woods in Framingham.  Seeds explode like grenades, shoot like cannons, stick like glue, float like feathers, all in an effort to disperse themselves.  Bonnie Drexler shows how to collect seeds from around the Garden and study them, using all of your senses as well as powerful stereo-microscopes.  Make a seed display to take home and plant some pots of wildflower, shrub, and tree seeds to sprout in the spring.  $12 for members of NEWFS, $14 for non-members.  Pre-registration is necessary.  You may phone 508-877-7630, ext. 3303, or email registrar@newenglandWILD.org.  For additional information log on to www.newfs.org.

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